/ba-le-te/

balete

1 meaning · n.

n.

several species of trees from the genus Ficus

Also accepted:in myths and folklore, tree is believed to be home to spirits (Ficus retusa Linn.)banyan tree VAR bal

May lumang balete sa plaza.

There is an old balete tree in the plaza.

Free account required — the page stays fully readable either way.

Tagalingo teaches the grammar behind the words, with native audio and reviews timed so balete comes back right before you forget it.